Yamaha XT500 - COLD & HOT Starting - Tips, tricks & hacks

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2 ай бұрын

Owning and riding a Yamaha XT500 is a dream of any classic motorlover around the world. Kickstarting the machine however can be a nightmare. Being hot or could they are notorious for faulty starting, when set up or kicking incorrectly.
Heres the procedure for a hot and cold engine to always start your XT500 without problems.
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Yamaha XT 500 TT500 TT SR SR500 Starting routine procedure kickstart tutorial how to

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@dochonk961 2 ай бұрын

He really knows what he's talking about, good post.

@bringthekickback 2 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend 🙏

@tinah4711 Ай бұрын

That's one pretty XT you have there!

@robertknott7697 13 сағат бұрын

You also probably don't know about the resistor in the spark plug boot that really causes a weak spark & causes a lot of the hot start issues. Check it out. Real easy to unscrew the brass retainer in the cap. Change it out for a 16 penny nail cut to size & deburred/sanded smooth. Check your spark before & after replacing that resistor. I've got a 78 & 79. 78 bought new in 78, 79 around 95. Raced a 77 in 78 to 85. Been running that nail since 78.

@sandorjablonkay5478 2 ай бұрын

beautiful example of an XT 500

@bringthekickback 2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! 🤟

@PONSR500 18 күн бұрын

Muchas gracias!

@klausl.2212 2 ай бұрын

You Sir, are A proud Owner of a 10K+ '76-model! Did you mention that later models have a 5° degree forward ankle cylinder? It's about cooling. Keep on uploading! Temporary You are my favorite channel🫡

@hodaka1000 2 ай бұрын

Look for : X2 Universal Motorcycle Side Trunk Hard Case 22L Saddlebags

@BerniesBastelBude 2 ай бұрын

running on the 1st kick - awesome!

@bringthekickback 2 ай бұрын

Cheers buddy!

@HenryGT3RS 2 ай бұрын

Besser den Kicker beim starten immer kurz unten lassen. Dann langsam mit Fuß nach oben nehmen. So währe es ganz richtig!👍

@BerniesBastelBude 2 ай бұрын

@@HenryGT3RS das stimmt!

@klausl.2212 2 ай бұрын

About hot start: when push white button on carb: don't touch throttle-grip. It's about 1,5mm. Very sensitive

@bringthekickback 2 ай бұрын

That’s a very good addition! Thanks

@klausl.2212 2 ай бұрын

When kick: leave kick crank in lowest position (approximately 1,5 second) till running. There is "anti-kick-back-mechanism" Most people get feared. I'm just a mechanical dumbo😊

@bringthekickback 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Klaus for your addition. That is what someone taught me as well. That mechanism is known to break off tough.

@klausl.2212 2 ай бұрын

It's about 3 parts: rachet wheel, torsion spring and kick gear sprocket. Often the rachet wheel is broken. When find little broken pieces on bottom of right side cover, it can easily replaced. Prevent bruised right ankle.😂

@klausl.2212 2 ай бұрын

"Anti-kick-back"- mechanism is Japanese genius! Like a normal rachet. But not horizontal. Works axial

@bringthekickback 2 ай бұрын

@@klausl.2212 Haha beautiful Klaus, you know your mechanics. Have you been riding these bikes for a long time?

@robertknott7697 13 сағат бұрын

You make the standard mistake when starting the TT/XT 500 - any year (76-81). You are kicking it like a two stroke! You stab the kicker down & lift up immediately. These engines are designed with a ratchet release mechanism built into the kick assembly. Kick it down & lock the lever against the foot peg, it CANNOT kick back. Let it up when it's running or stops spinning. Look in the service manual/parts pictorial, if you even own one & you will see the ratchet mechanism. This is important to follow to prevent injury. Pgs 15, 16 & 17 in the original 78 owners manual is very descriptive.